Double wedding in September

lori1879

My fiancee and I are getting married this September and my brother and his fiancee and us are having a double wedding. Are double weddings cheaper? I am on a limited income and not sure what all I can do. It is very complicated. I have no clue what my budget is. My fiancee and I are on fixed income.

I just need ideas.

Lori from Kansas

redheadfsu

I would assume so if the guest lists overlap. Only you know if you can work with them and still get a wedding that works.

But sit down and figure out a guest list (for both) and then figure out budget & whether it can work by calling vendors for pricing options.

Avion22

I would definitely figure out a budget.  Then let your brother and his fiancee know what you can afford to contribute.   

I think having a double wedding would be less expensive than having two weddings, but it's contingent on you all agreeing about what you want and being able to afford it.   

MiksChick23

There are some aspects that WILL be cheaper (you can split the cost of the venue, food, decorations, dj, photographer, etc). Of course you will still have to have your own dress, hair, make up, tux, flowers, marriage license and gifts for your WP (unless it is the same, then you could probably go in together on gifts.).

You NEED to figure out a budget. Start with a guest list, figure out how much it will cost per person and go from there. You can't just free-ball it or you will hit a point where things are due and you'll have no money. Or, go backwards and figure out how much you can save between now and your wedding and then see how that divides out. There are lots of ways to save money and be very cost effective with wedding planning.

Have it on a Friday or Sunday, do it in the afternoon, or later in the evening and only have hour devours, stick with a dry wedding. The Budget Weddings Board has a ton of great ideas.

sonya+adam

I agree with PPs, you need to sit down with your FI, your brother, and his FI and make sure that you all have the same vision for your wedding.

I think that it will be cheaper in the long run, assuming you will all split the costs.

Maggie0829

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_double-wedding-in-september?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:c29c2482-21b5-41e6-9fb1-00bc936442daPost:7722f98a-96d9-490d-961f-522e071e422e">Re: Double wedding in September</a>:
[QUOTE]Both couples need to be really honest about the kind of wedding they want.  If one couple wants expensive decor and the other doesn't, there's no compromise that will keep everyone happy.  If one couple envisions an elegant evening with all the bells and whistles and the other wants a rustic, country-casual afternoon reception, it will be hard to find middle ground.
Posted by LucyHC[/QUOTE]

This.

It may seem like a great idea from a budget stand point but this isn't a joint birthday party this is your wedding...do you really want to share that day?